Job Description

Protagonist is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Analyst with experience in communications, strategic communications, influence campaigns, information operations, marketing, branding, or related fields to join our team. A successful candidate will have a track record of delivering data-driven research and analysis of complex issues and will thrive in a collaborative team environment. You will apply strategic communication principles to build an understanding of the communication landscape, conducting analysis of a wide range of media and communications to identify key themes, find patterns, and link them to real-world events. You will collaborate with colleagues to produce findings and recommendations that address our clients' challenges. Experience working in and with the U.S. Dept. of Defense, especially with OSDP, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs, or Space Force, as well as legislative experience, is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work within multidisciplinary teams focused on strategic communications solutions for U.S. government clients.
• Apply relevant communication theories, psychological frameworks, and best practices to address client problems.
• Investigate, analyze, and interpret large datasets-to find compelling insights and create a curated customer story.
• Collaborate with team members tasked with designing, developing, and maintaining analytics solutions.
• Develop and deliver presentations to clients, stakeholders, and partners, including senior-level government officials and private industry executives.
• Conduct secondary research and critically analyze information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships.
• Monitor and assess global events related to clients' objectives.
• Produce deliverables that are clear, concise, visually appealing, and effectively communicate outcomes.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring client requirements and priorities are understood and accomplished.
• Set and track milestones and deadlines in alignment with contractual obligations.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Requirements

• The position requires on-site work (occasional remote opportunities) in the Washington Metropolitan Area (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) for a Federal Government client. Occasional domestic travel may be required.
• Possess a current Top Secret security clearance and be SCI/SAP eligible.
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience or advanced degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in Communication, Marketing, Psychology, Political Science, or other social science fields.
• Strong analytic and critical-thinking skills, capable of drawing meaningful and objective conclusions based on research from multiple sources.
• Exceptional project management skills, organizational abilities, problem-solving proficiencies, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet or exceed expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting large datasets and conducting open-source research.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn about complex topics.

Ideal Candidates

• Demonstrated professional experience in the Space domain (e.g., space operations, satellite technology, or related fields within the space industry) and in the defense sector.
• Legislative experience is highly desired.
• Enjoy working alongside a growing group of critical thinkers, strategists, researchers, analysts, innovators, engineers, and others.
• Prior work in marketing/communications.
• Experience in experimentation design, implementation, and analysis.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government national security and space topics.
• Experience in a client-facing role, delivering insights directly to stakeholders.

Additional Information

If you're passionate about technology and making an impact, apply today! Protagonist is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and innovating environment where everyone's voice can make a difference.

Salary Range: $77,023-$102,626 based on education and level of relevant experience.